African governments must treat health as a pillar of economic and national security, with new investment models to tackle fast-rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and protect workforce productivity, says Oluranti Doherty. Doherty, Managing Director for Export Development at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), made the assertion, on the sidelines of a virtual panel session, at the…
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has urged political parties to desist from holding unauthorised political rallies in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfom John said in a statement in Uyo on Monday that police approval was required for any political rally to hold. John said that the command had received…
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed any military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following “productive conversations” with Iran. He wrote on Truth Social on Monday, delaying a previous ultimatum. Trump had threatened on Saturday to attack Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48…
Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has pledged to engage the Federal Government on key issues affecting military veterans in the country. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abuja, by the media officer of the legion, Mr David Oloriegbe, Oloriegbe said that Abubakar’s assurance followed a briefing by the National Chairman of…
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), to felicitate on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. Speaking during the visit, Obi said his visit was not political but to celebrate Sallah with the people and show solidarity….
The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and presidential hopeful on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has visited Kaduna , describing the state as strategic in Nigeria. Obi, who shared his visit on his verified facebook Sunday evening said there was need to rekindle the spirit of unity and coexistence for…
Two second-half headers by Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly settled the English season’s first silverware on Sunday as Pep Guardiola’s side beat Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final. Premier League leaders Arsenal arrived as favourites to win their first trophy since 2020 but could have no complaints as City deservedly won the competition for the…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Sunday unveiled 3,200 new beneficiaries with 5,000 dollars empowerment grant for young African entrepreneurs in its 2026 cohort. The Foundation said that the entrepreneurs would be funded via Heirs Holdings Group Companies, the European Commission, Seme City Development Agency, DEG, the German Development Agency, and the IKEA Foundation. It…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit substances – methamphetamine and opioids- at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said that the drugs were bound for countries in Europe. He said that the…
Gunmen on Sunday attacked the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), Omugo in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara and abducted eight worshippers during the service. A statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday by the Kwara Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, said the suspected bandits stormed the church premises shooting sporadically to scare members…
